The Darwin Incident (ダーウィン事変)

This is truer than principles Discovered by geniuses like XY

You are so captivating That I can't take my eyes off you

We are merely beings who are just living

But we are beings unlike any other

You make me wonder

Actors caught in a drama Unaware of the ending

Our "relationship chart" is still blank And it bothers me

We only want to share laughter Yet somehow end up hurting each other

It wasn't supposed to be like this

I wonder what principles or clues Apply to our relationship

A stereo yearning to blend Like left and right

Could it be love? I don't know

Are we at odds? I don't think so

It's a frustrating thing And I can't even tell if it's real

Just how deep is our relationship? Why can't it be measured?

I want to know you I want you to know me

And what's the level of expectation When we get to know each other?

I know nothing else but the long-sought Love, and I want to seek it out

You make me wonder

Just beyond words

You make me wonder

EPISODE 5 THE STRUGGLE FOR RIGHTS

What's going on?

Let me go!

Phil! He just tore straight through the bars.

Charlie! Are you all right? Did they hurt you?

Hey, Charlie. Wanna go home?

Can we?

Def.

Hey! You ain't goin' anywhere.

Simmer down and get back in your cell, Humanzee.

Or else…

I realized something. While I was in that cage.

Not being able to move around freely is really stressful.

You shouldn't put animals in places like that.

Let's go home. I'm hungry.

Stop right there!

Pointing a gun at honest citizens, huh?

White police oppression? They're gonna eat you alive online.

Hey, isn't this looking bad?

We're gonna get bashed again.

Honest citizens don't help people break out of jail.

That's enough, Lucy!

Lucy, just take it easy.

"People"? I thought Charlie was a thing.

How does a thing break out of jail?

We haven't stolen anything.

Your evidence has decided to up and leave, that's all.

Mrs. Stein, are we breaking any laws right now?

Well…

Nope, none at all. I hope.

Then we're all good. Let's go.

What do we do, Phil?

Stop.

If I shoot a thing, it just amounts to property damage.

Means a pay cut, at worst.

Phil, this isn't a good look…

Call for backup, Marco.

We need the state police… No, the national guard. Get on it.

That won't be necessary.

Jesus. What a racket.

Sheriff Navarro.

Mrs. Stein. Mr. Stein. You head on home, now.

Him too. I appreciate your cooperation.

What the hell is this?

It's final, is what it is. All right?

Exactly whose "final" decision is this, Roy?

All right, everyone, back to work.

You gonna stand 'round here gawking on the taxpayers' dime?

You hear that? You're free.

Yeah…

- Let's go. - Uh-huh.

Come on, Phil.

Damn it.

That thing shouldn't be let loose.

It's a lethal weapon.

So, Charlie's been released without charges?

Yes. Thanks to you.

Thank you for your assistance in the matter.

That's one problem solved.

So, how's Charlie doing now?

He's messaging with a friend right now.

A friend?

Yup, he's made a friend.

A really sweet girl called Lucy.

And he likes going to school.

Really? That's good to hear.

And I don't think anyone believes

those stupid rumors about him being linked to the terrorists.

Besides, the rest of the ALA will be behind bars soon.

So everything's good here.

The ALA, huh?

We've had to take a big step back thanks to them.

It's going to be tough to run on animal rights

in the next midterm. For the foreseeable future, in fact.

In a democracy, the image we present to the people is everything.

Slogans about the environment and climate justice

will be more palatable, in terms of political strategy.

Tired of hearing this kind of thing?

Oh, no. That's not…

That incident ten years ago, and now this.

I can't always keep cleaning up your messes.

And it's a big risk for me, owing favors to law enforcement.

Of course. We're so grateful for your help.

But, Ms. Linares, Charlie...

Charlie is not the important thing here.

Let's be clear, Mrs. Stein.

As you're well aware, there's a huge distinction in our law.

A wall that separates people from all other animals.

I went into politics to tear that wall down.

To establish in this country

laws and rights that apply to all animals.

The existence of a Humanzee is the key to our success.

But Charlie himself has no more intrinsic value than anyone else.

Anyway, if there are any more issues, keeping him there isn't going to be easy.

Don't forget that.

I'll keep that in mind, Representative Linares.

I'm glad Charlie made a friend.

Charlie. Morning.

Morning, Lucy.

Can I talk to you for a sec?

What is it?

Come on, Charlie.

Don't lose your cool, okay?

You can't get violent over stuff like this.

Wasn't planning to.

Anyway, we've got more important things to worry about than this crap.

What things?

Your parents told me all about it.

How you have to fit in at school so you can win your rights in court. Right?

Oh, that.

So I've come up with a plan.

Humanzee's Rights!

I call it Operation Get Along in School to Win Humanzee Rights!

Operation?

Step one: Make friends.

You've just gotta start with small talk.

It'll be a cinch.

CAFETERIA

- Hey, listen to this. - What?

Michael just came and talked to me.

- For real? - Think he likes you?

Hi. Sure is nice today. How's it going?

Anyone sitting here? Mind if we…

Hey…

On to the next group.

Hi, guys. What's up?

Hi.

Hi.

This isn't how…

Heath Ledger's acting's so good, I really got into it.

Evil villains are freakin' cool 'cause they don't play by anybody's rules.

- I know, right? - Exactly.

Hi, what movie you talking 'bout? Mind if we join ya?

I know. You were talking about the Joker in The Dark Knight, right?

What a coincidence, so were we.

- Wanna head out? - Yeah, sure.

Hey, wait. We can talk about Immortan Joe instead…

What's so funny?

This is definitely why everyone's being like that. Look.

We're getting flamed online. Most of this stuff's not even true.

Actually, don't look. It makes me sick.

I was sure those nerds would jump at the chance to talk about the Joker…

What, this? Yup, it's all vegan.

That conversation I had with your folks over dinner,

it kinda made me think.

I figured maybe I'd try my best to live without animal products.

Mom says I'll get sick or turn stupid or something.

In fact, we just had another huge argument.

Lucy, what did you do?

I just got a call from the sheriff's office.

You were with that family again?

I told you not to go near that monkey-man...

Chimpanzee.

What was that?

Charlie's a cross between a human and a chimpanzee.

Monkeys and chimps are different, Mom.

Chimpanzees are hominids, and they don't have tails...

I don't give a damn about that!

Look, I'm sorry for yelling, Lucy.

I'm just so worried about you.

If you want friends, there are plenty of other kids.

Why does it have to be that mon...

That family with all the issues?

Because I like Charlie and his family.

And I decide who I hang out with.

I'm a strong, independent woman, just like you always talk about, Mom.

You should be happy.

Lucy! Fine, then.

You're transferring schools. For your own sake.

Safety first, then independence.